Highlights of the Greek Islands




Overview
Highlights
- A weeklong highlights trip of the Greek islands
- Ferry-hop the Cyclades Islands from Athens to Santorini
- Enjoy vibrant Greek Islands and stunning sunsets
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Itinerary

Our tour of the Greek islands starts in Athens. Combining the ancient and modern world, the centre of Athens is surprisingly compact. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you might like to visit one of the cafes in the colourful Psyrri district which offer tradi...
Heading out on foot, this morning we'll visit the Plaka district, just a short walk from our hotel, to soak up the atmosphere of the old town. Here, the streets are lined with atmospheric tavernas, their tables spilling out onto the narrow, cobbled streets, and trader...
The morning is free to relax at our hotel. Read a book in the garden courtyard, take a dip in the jacuzzi, or take a stroll on Agios Georgios Beach. This afternoon, we'll head out to explore Naxos town on foot. At the entrance to the harbour sits the grand Portara...
Heading inland, this morning we'll drive to a small chapel at the foot of Mt. Zas. Situated at over 500 meters, the air here is noticeably cooler and is a welcome escape from the summer heat. We'll explore on foot, heading to the village of Apiranthos along the fo...
This morning is free to relax or explore a little more of Naxos at your own pace. Once we've checked out of our hotel, we'll head back to the port of Naxos to catch the lunch-time ferry to Santorini - a crossing of two and a half hours. The posterchild of Greece'...
This morning, we'll take in the island's natural beauty on a coastal walk from Thira to Oia. We've graded the walk as moderate and it's expected to take us around three to four hours, covering ten kilometres. We'll hop on a local bus to our starting point before ...
This morning we'll enjoy a local wine tasting at Artemis-Karamolegos Winery in Exogonia, the island is best known for its delicious white wines. The middle of the day is left free to explore the island a little more at your own pace. In the late afternoon, we'll ...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Santorini. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Santorini at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like ...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Linda
Oct 2024
Highlights of the Greek Islands
I thoroughly enjoyed this Greek Island tour! Our tour leader, Charlotte, was amazing. Not only was she knowledgeable, but also fun and very personable. My favorite...
Darlene
Oct 2024
Highlights of the Greek Islands
What an amazing trip! The itinerary was great! The sunset dinner on the sailboat was awesome as was the hike in the foothills of Mt. Zeus. I had a great time in Athe...
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